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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.61 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.61 and 250.08 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.61 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.61 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.61 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 124,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,442.31/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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